Job Description:
The St. Joseph, MO School District is currently accepting applications for Special Education Para ProfessionalsSubstitute Certificate is required upon start date.Qualifications:Required: Minimum of 60 college credit hours. Possess and maintain a current Substitute Teacher or Teacher certificate. Required to pursue and obtain MANDT Certification at the first available opportunity.Preferred: Positive and professional interpersonal and communication skills.Confidentiality. Ability to lift 50 pounds.Purpose: Supports students impacted by cognitive, behavioral, and/or learning disabilities so that each student can access the highest quality education. Assists in teaching, tends to the needs of students, and collects data in order to meet educational goals. Works with the classroom teacher to provide accommodations, tailor lesson plans, and monitor student progress.

Communicates with teachers and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.

Monitors individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Employee Behavior and Conduct:District employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact, both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

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